Crime Rates at St Philips Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 8LU

St Philips Avenue area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire , and the 141st lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around St Philips Avenue (BN22 8LU) in the last 12 months was 51.9 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% lower than the Devonshire average (217.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -82.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Philips Avenue (BN22 8LU), the main crime hotspot is near Kerrara Terrace. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.